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Knee Pain in Golf: What's Actually Causing It and How to Keep Playing
Knee pain in golf usually comes from one of two places: an old ACL injury or a meniscus tear caused by your swing. Here's how to tell — and how to keep playing.

Stephen Byers
May 95 min read


Wrist Pain in Golf: It’s Usually Not From Where You Think
Most golfers assume wrist or hand pain comes from an upper-body problem. In our experience as chiropractors at the Movement Clinic, that’s rarely true. The wrist is often the victim of bio-mechanical inefficiencies elsewhere in the body , not the cause. Wrist injuries tend to develop when something earlier in the swing breaks down — especially how the downswing is initiated and how force moves through the body. The Lead Wrist Controls Accuracy When evaluating golfers with wri

Stephen Byers
Apr 115 min read


Overcoming Shoulder Pain in Golf: Your Path to Improved Performance
If you’re dealing with shoulder pain when you play golf, the worst thing you can do is ignore it and hope it goes away. Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injuries are common causes of shoulder pain in golf. Understanding shoulder impingement starts with some anatomy. At the top of the arm bone (the humerus) is a bony structure called the greater tubercle, also known as the greater tuberosity. Above it sits a piece of your scapula (shoulder blade) called the acromion. Betw

Stephen Byers
Mar 94 min read


Overcoming Elbow Pain: A Golfer's Guide to Recovery
Elbow pain is one of the most common injuries I see in golfers. It affects both beginners and low-handicap players alike. If you’ve ever felt pain during or after a round, chances are you’ve been told you have golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow . But here’s the truth most golfers don’t hear: elbow pain is rarely just an elbow problem. Understanding why elbow pain happens is the first step to fixing it—and keeping it from coming back! Understanding Golfer’s Elbow vs. Tennis Elbo

Stephen Byers
Feb 174 min read


Low Back Pain in Golf: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps
At The Movement Clinic in Spokane, low back pain is one of the most common complaints among the golfers we treat—ranging from weekend players to low-handicap competitors. Many golfers assume back pain is just part of the game or blame it on getting older. In reality, most golf-related low back pain is predictable, preventable, and treatable once you understand why it’s happening.

Stephen Byers
Jan 144 min read
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